A Democrat, she represented Westchester County for three decades and became the first woman to lead the powerful House ...

Former New York Rep. Nita Lowey (D) died on Saturday, her family confirmed in a statement sent to CBS News. “With great ...

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy on Sunday hesitantly expressed support for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, but said ...

Lowey died on Saturday surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren in her home in Harrison, New York.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Sunday that flags will be flown at half-staff through March 17, 2025.It's to honorformer ...

Political leaders are meant to represent all people, not just those who voted for them or who wear a MAGA hat.

Nita Lowey, a Jewish Democrat from New York who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 32 years, has died at 87.

Former congresswoman Katie Porter announced her bid for the 2026 California governor’s race on March 11. Porter returned to ...

HB 4938, if passed, would abolish the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission and ...

Social Security has taken center stage after President Donald J. Trump told the nation it’s a system that has “shocking ...

On CloseUp, U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander said she has not made a final decision on whether she will run for U.S. Senate.

The funeral service capped a week of emotional events to honor Turner, who died at age 70 on March 5 in Washington, D.C.